Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire, IDF to remain within south Lebanon's security zone | LIVE BLOG
Iran says Switzerland talks postponed as a signed MOU makes them less urgent, plans underway for talks in coming days
The US-Iran MoU is already in effect, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) announcing that US forces have lifted their maritime blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas. Although naval ships remain in the area to oversee agreement adherence. According to US Vice President JD Vance, nearly a dozen ships have gone through the US blockade. He says Iran is honoring their side of the deal so far.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he expects a complete ceasefire on all fronts, including between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a statement, Trump urged all actors in the region to maintain the conditions necessary for the continuation of ongoing negotiations. This statement comes as the US administration expresses growing irritation with Israel over the heavy civilian toll in Lebanon during the fighting against Hezbollah. Despite the Islamabad MoU being signed, the United States has not publicly called on Israel to withdraw its troops from the south of the country. For its part, Israel maintains that it is not bound by this agreement and is ruling out any military withdrawal from Lebanese territory at this time. READ MORE FROM THURSDAY
Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun received a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
During the call, Secretary Rubio affirmed the United States’ support for Lebanon and its commitment to restoring local stability. Rubio emphasized Washington's backing of Lebanon's legitimate state institutions, particularly its security and military wings, highlighting the Lebanese Army as paramount to extending state authority over all national territories.
President Aoun expressed gratitude for the continued American assistance but stressed that halting ongoing Israeli military actions through a comprehensive ceasefire remains an absolute necessity. Aoun underlined that establishing a ceasefire is the fundamental baseline needed to advance the upcoming Lebanese-American-Israeli trilateral negotiations scheduled to take place in Washington next week, which aim to fully restore Lebanon's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Iran says Switzerland talks postponed as a signed MOU makes them less urgent, plans underway for talks in coming days
🚨 Red alert sirens activated in northern Israel
IDF Spokesperson after reports of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: We will continue to operate until new instructions received from leadership
"Matters relating to agreements are the responsibility of the political leadership. Until we receive different instructions, we will continue operating according to the directives issued by the Chief of Staff."
Israeli official confirms ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah: ‘If Hezbollah harms soldiers and civilians, we will respond'
Israeli source to i24NEWS: "We have entered into a ceasefire. We continue to act against threats, we remain in the security zone, if Hezbollah harms our soldiers and civilians, we will respond forcefully"
Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire deal starting at 4pm Friday, per US official
“Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire,” a US official said to Reuters, adding that negotiators for the US and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. “We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire.”
US officials tell Iran that Israel ‘agreed to let it be’ following retaliation against Hezbollah in a bid to preserve diplomacy, CNN reports
The Trump administration has informed Iran that Israel does not intend to carry out additional strikes in Lebanon following its latest retaliation against Hezbollah, according to a source familiar with the matter to CNN. The message was reportedly conveyed as Washington seeks to preserve momentum for renewed nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Iran condemns Israel's Lebanon strikes, blames the US for the fallout, and vows ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its allies
Iran intensified its rhetoric against Israel on Friday, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemning Israeli strikes in Lebanon and warning that Tehran would take "all necessary measures" to protect its interests and allies while holding the United States responsible for the consequences.
Separately, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, calling the Israeli government a "threat to all humanity" and accusing it of pursuing "permanent war."
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Iran mandates advance coordination for all vessels transiting Hormuz, citing elevated safety risks and need to prevent maritime incidents
Iran’s Persian Gulf authority: "To prevent delays at the entrance to or exit from the Strait of Hormuz, it is necessary to submit the transit request with complete required information at least 48 hours before arriving in the strait area.
During the 60-day period, no fees will be charged to vessels for security, safety, and environmental services. Related insurance coverage will also be provided by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Due to special conditions and the existence of certain safety risks along the transit route, and in order to ensure safe navigation and prevent maritime incidents, coordination of the route and timing of passage is mandatory for every vessel before proceeding toward the strait. Failure to comply is the responsibility of the vessel owner."
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Iran demands guarantees that fighting in Lebanon will end before it resumes peace talks with the US - report
A source which spoke to CNN described the planned talks as now “temporarily postponed following the Israeli strikes in Lebanon” without saying when mediators expect a resumption
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir took to X in reaction to the deaths of the four IDF soldiers killed by Hamas
In his statement he wrote, “With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not forfeit. All of Lebanon must burn.” He went on to say, “You don’t win with measured responses and restraint—you need to go berserk. To obliterate. To crush the terror."
Minister Bezalel Smotrich reacted in a similar statement, writing, ‘Time to speak with fire. To open the gates of hell’
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Isarel must stop its actions in Lebanon and that the US must put pressure on Israel to stop
In response, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee took to X to say “Does France get all its info from Hezbollah? Last night, Israel had 4 of its soldiers killed. Israel strikes when struck”
Huckabee ended his post by writing, “Ceasefire happens when Hezbollah stops shooting & killing”
In response to Hezbollah attacks which killed four soldiers, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the Beqaa Valley
Lebanon state-run media reports 16 people killed following IDF strikes across southern Lebanon throughout the night
Pentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80b to cover the costs of the Iran war - report
According to the Wall Street Journal, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers that the Pentagon needed the money for the Iran war and other non-war-related bills
Swiss Foreign Ministry confirms Iran talks delay, says technical discussions at Bürgenstock will not take place on Friday
According to several reports, the reasons for the postponement could be related to Iranian demands regarding the situation in Lebanon
IDF says it struck Hezbollah terrorists and infrastructure in Lebanon after rockets and explosive drones were launched at IDF forces
Sources tell i24NEWS that many of the IDF strikes occurred in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon
Republican Jewish Coalition praises Trump's Iran strategy, voices skepticism on final deal
The Republican Jewish Coalition praised President Trump's handling of Iran following the signing of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, while voicing skepticism that Tehran will follow through on a final deal. RJC National Chairman Fmr. Senator Norm Coleman and CEO Matt Brooks said in a statement that Trump "has advanced American interests in the Middle East like no President before him," crediting Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury with having "obliterated the Iranian regime's nuclear enrichment capability, degraded its missiles and drones, crippled its navy and air force, and eliminated commanders with American blood on their hands"
The Iranian negotiating delegation has suspended its trip to Switzerland due to the continuation of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon – report
According to pro-Hezbollah Al-Mayadeen, Tehran reportedly informed Washington and the mediators that the Lebanon file is considered central to it in conducting the negotiations and their continuation or suspension, and the continuation of Israeli operations constitutes a flagrant violation of the first clause of the MoU
According to a White House Spokesperson, the US-Iran MoU technical discussions have not been finalized and have been delayed
In a statement, they said, “The U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now, the Vice President is not departing tonight. We will let you know as soon as we have a concrete update about the next steps